Going to the Dr.

[DianaB]

I have low thyroid, hypothyroidism, and it's not fun to have. I have trouble losing weight and having very much energy too. Keep us posted and Good luck!

[Gina]

Janet, I to was not on all day today, I am just reading your post now. I am glad that all went well today with your visit. Keep abreast of your gerd problem, is that a symtom of indestgion? I read about that somewhere.The weight if it is cause from the thryroid the meds will help.. Good luck!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Gina

Janet, I to was not on all day today, I am just reading your post now. I am glad that all went well today with your visit. Keep abreast of your gerd problem, is that a symtom of indestgion? I read about that somewhere.The weight if it is cause from the thryroid the meds will help.. Good luck!

I won't know how to spell all of this but GERD is Gastro Esophical Reflux Disease. I had never heard of it before, but I was waking up around midnight with bad pains in the middle of my chest and then sweating so bad while vomiting. The aciphex really does wonders with that. Haven't had another episode since I started the meds. Hopefully it will help whatever this is that is happening now.

One time they rushed me by ambulance because we thought I was having a heart attack. So scary. After I got home, there was a message that my brother was in the ER with a heart attack, so I drove back to town to be with him.

[Janet]

I also wanted to say to everyone that I always know I can come here to feel better. You all have got to be the most caring ladies in the world...creme of the crop!!!

I will let you all know how things go with the Thyroid test, hopefully the meds just need adjusting and I can start taking some more of this weight off. I think that's half if not more of my problem.

[Tink]

Janet, I hope you DO have a thyroid deficiency... and before anyone says "Hey that's not nice!" let me explain. LOL

I have hypothyroid and have been on meds for it for several years. The meds are cheap and work very well! I lost about 52 lbs just by going on the meds. I also see a major improvement in my energy level, my hair and skin, my moods, etc.

My thyroid was SO far off when I was diagnosed that I actually cried with relief when I got the call. Normal tsh is between 3.5 and 5. Mine was 61, which my dr said could have had me weighing much more and being much sicker than I was.
I was on anti-depressants, couldn't lose weight, was losing my hair, had hit 251 lbs, and was simply miserable.

It's such a common thing and is so easily treated, that I can't believe they don't test routinely for it. I suspect it's more beneficial to the clinics to keep you coming back to be treated for the multitude of symptoms it causes since once diagnosed most feel dramatically improved!

Good luck hon! I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. Life's too short to spend it being miserable.

[khardy57]

I'm glad you went to the Dr. and it wasn't something horrible! Maybe now things will change for you 'cause they can adjust your meds. Keep us posted

[Marilyn]

Janet, sorry to hear about your pain and concerns. It can be very scarry when you don't know what is going on. We all worry that mystery pain is the "C" word. Hope the Aciphex does the trick!! Keep us posted. There are lots of us on here who care!!!

[blowry]

Sorry Janet! I just read your post too! I am soo glad to hear that everything is going to be alright..we all worry about that damn "C" word! Praying for you!

[Kimberley]

Sorry that I missed this yesterday! I hope that all of your test results come back good. Sounds like you have a wonderful doctor and those aren't the easiest to find now days.